HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-21 RegularMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED AND
THE REGULAR CLOSED AND OPEN MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 21, 2019
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
3:07 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (3:10 P.M.)
JUAN VILLEGAS, Mayor Pro Tern
CECILIA IGLESIAS
DAVID PENALOZA
VICENTE SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
JOSE SOLORIO
*WARD 4 VACANT
STAFF Present:
KRISTINE RIDGE, City Manager
JOHN FUNK, Assistant City Attorney
NORMA MITRE, Acting Clerk of the Council
* Ward 4 councilmember representative resigned on Friday, March 1, 2019.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 3:07 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. Public Employee Employment / appointment pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:03 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:04 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CLOSED SESSION
MAY 21, 2019
REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:04 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
JUAN VILLEGAS, Mayor Pro Tern
CECILIA IGLESIAS
DAVID PENALOZA
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO (5:14 P.M.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
*WARD 4 VACANT
STAFF Present:
KRISTINE RIDGE, City Manager
JOHN FUNK, Assistant City Attorney
NORMA MITRE, Acting Clerk of the Council
* Ward 4 councilmember representative resigned on Friday, March 1, 2019.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim Johnson, addressed City Council to express concern over response to ongoing litigation
regarding homeless issue.
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:06 p.m.
*Mayor Pulido left the Regular Closed Session meeting at 5:43 P.M. and did not return.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A) Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange County, et al.., U.S. District Court
(Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18-0155-DOC (KESx)
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B) City of Santa Ana v. County of Orange, et al., (Cross -Complaint), U.S. District Court
(Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18-0155-DOC (KESx)
2. Public Employee Employment / appointment pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:19 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE
REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:21 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
JUAN VILLEGAS, Mayor Pro Tern
CECILIA IGLESIAS
DAVID PENALOZA
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
*WARD 4 VACANT
STAFF Present:
KRISTINE RIDGE, City Manager
JOHN FUNK, Assistant City Attorney
NORMA MITRE, Acting Clerk of the Council
* Ward 4 councilmember representative resigned on Friday, March 1, 2019.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR PULIDO
JACK ABEELEN, POLICE CHAPLAIN
• CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO
recognizing Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Chevita
Juice, Mobile Food Truck Association, and Orange County United Wayfor their contributions
to the 2019 National Forensics Association Tournament.
• PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO recognizing May 19th
through May 25th, 2019 as National Public Works Week.
• PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM VILLEGAS recognizing May 6th
through May 11th, 2019 as Wildfire Awareness Week.
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA
recognizing Crown Castle for their contributions to the community.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session Report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
ITEMS 13A, 13B. 13C, 13D, 13G, AND 65A TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINT CHRISTOPHER LEO NOMINATED BY MAYOR PRO TEM VILLEGAS
AS THE WARD 5 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SANTA ANA 2018 MEASURE X
CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR A FULL -TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 8, 2020 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Christopher Leo to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee representing Ward 5.
MOTION: Penaloza SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
13B. APPOINT MICHELE MARTINEZ NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SARMIENTO AS THE WARD 1 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SANTA ANA 2018
MEASURE X CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR A FULL -TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2020 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Michele Martinez for to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X
Citizen Oversight Committee representing Ward 1.
MOTION: Penaloza SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
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13C. APPOINT ALONZO LUGO NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO AS
THE WARD 3 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SANTA ANA 2018 MEASURE X
CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR A FULL -TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 8, 2020 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Alonzo Lugo to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee representing Ward 3.
MOTION: Penaloza SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
Ward 4 representative vacant.
13D. APPOINT ABIGAIL LANDAVERDE NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA AS THE WARD 2 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SANTA ANA 2018
MEASURE X CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR A FULL -TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2022 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Abigail Landaverde to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X
Citizen Oversight Committee representing Ward 2.
MOTION: Penaloza SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
13G. APPOINT KEITH CARPENTER NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER IGL ESIAS
AS THE WARD 6 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SANTA ANA 2018 MEASURE X
CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR A FULL -TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 13, 2022 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1 } - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee representing Ward 6.
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MOTION: Penaloza SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
ACTING CLERK OF THE COUNCIL ADMINISTERED OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEWLY
APPOINTED SANTA ANA 2018 MEASURE X CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
MEMBERS:
• Michele Martinez
• Abigail Landaverde
• Keith Carpenter
ITEM 65A TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
REPORTS
65A. RECEIVE AND FILE RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON
MOBILE HOME PARKS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 5, 3; 5, 4; 5, 61 — Community
Development Agency and Planning and Building Agency
The following spoke on the matter
• Renee Rowley, in support of rent control.
• Winn Trinh, in support of rent control.
• Quoc Pham, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Hiep Nguyen, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Allen Soper, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Mary Lang Le, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Khai Vu, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Teray Le Bo, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Mary Jo Baretich, in support of rent stabilization.
• Cynthia Guerra, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Crystal Aigna, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Dao Tran, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
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• Huon A Luong, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Minh Tam Nguyen, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Chien Huynh, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Vy Nguyen, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Tuat Mai, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Bernice and Ray Howard, in support of rent stabilization.
• James Osborne, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Anna Dang, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Lynn Bien, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Viorel Artin, in support of rent stabilization.
• Pedro Correa, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Manuel Barrera, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Rosanne Clark, in support of rent stabilization.
• Julie Paula, opposed to rent control.
• Clay Hage, opposed to rent control.
• Chad Casenhiser, opposed to rent control.
• John Yeandle, opposed to rent control.
• Greg Wilson, opposed to rent control. and of moratorium to rent increases.
• Jim Toffe, supportive of long term leases.
• Sal Ortiz, opposed to rent control.
• Lisa Sibel, supportive of long term leases.
• Vickey Talley, expressed commitment to work with residents.
• Rosa Perzano, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Cesar Medina, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent
increases.
• Qui Vuong, addressed City Council to express concern as to rent increases.
• Kayeligh Levitt, in support of moratorium to rent increases.
Council discussion ensued.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke regarding the comprehensive report included
in the staff report.
Councilmember Sarmiento, directed City Managerto continue to work with Mobile
Park owners and residents to find an equitable solution to rental increase issue.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
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Councilmember Iglesias, requested staff to determine how many residents
receive rental assistance, assistance requirements, and to provide a sample of a
long-term lease.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, echoed statements made by Councilmember Iglesias.
MOTION: Receive and file Mobile Home Parks Report and provide direction
to the City Manager and City Attorney regarding options to address rent
increases in mobile home parks within the City.
MOTION: Iglesias SECOND: Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Villegas(4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Solorio (2)
Ward 4 representative vacant.
Mayor Pro Tern inquired as
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
Items 10A through 25G, with the following modifications:
• Items 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, and 13G; and 65A considered earlier for separate vote
and/or discussion.
• Councilmember Iglesias, pulled Agenda Items 19C, 22A, 23A, 23B, 25A, and 25C for
separate discussion.
• Councilmember Penaloza pulled Items 22A, 23A, 2313, 25A, and 25C for separate
discussion.
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 19E for separate discussion.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (5)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2019 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 11 — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the following ordinance(s) on
first reading, such abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second reading.
11A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING SECTION 10-196 TO 10-199 TO CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RECOVERY OF
EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
INCIDENTS{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the May 7, 2019 City Council meeting and approved by
a vote of 6-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on May 10, 2019.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2965 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 10-196 TO 10-199 TO CHAPTER
10, ARTICLE III OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND RE-
CLASSIFYING ARTICLE III TO INCLUDE A SECTION FOR THE RECOVERY
OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE INCIDENTS
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
ITEMS 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, AND 13G CONSIDERED EARLIER.
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13E. APPOINT IGNACIO ALEGRE, BOB TUCKER, DENNIS VARNUM AND
CHRISTINIE SNAPPER TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR
A FOUR YEAR TERM EXPIRING MAY 31, 2023 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 5, 11 —
Community Development Agency
Workforce Development Board approved the recommended action on March 21,
2019 by a vote of 15-0 (Baetz, Luviano absent).
MOTION:
1. Reappoint Ignacio Alegre, Bob Tucker, and Dennis Varnum to the Santa
Ana Workforce Development Board for a four-year term expiring May 31,
2023;
2. Appoint Christine Snapper to the Workforce Development Board
representing the County of Orange Social Services Agency (replacing
Batez) for a full four-year term expiring May 31, 2023.
13F. COUNCIL COMMITTEES — AGENDA AND MINUTES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
NAME MEETING DATE
Economic Development Infrastructure, Budget 11/26/2018
and Technology Committee 3/11/2019
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — NONE.
* MOTION TO CONSIDER ITEM 19B TAKEN OUT OF ORDER, AFTER DELIBERATION OF
ITEM 25C.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pulido from the Open Regular
Meeting of May 21, 2019.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Villegas (2)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
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Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke and noted that various records identified in
Resolution 2013-014 have different retention schedules.
Councilmember Penaloza requested clarification on the definition of obsolete
records.
Councilmember Solorio, pointed out the cost of storage to maintain records and
suggested updating retention policy along with criteria.
MOTION: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from
the Community Development Agency in accordance with the retention
schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014. The Citywide
Records Retention Schedule has specific retention periods for many City
documents. The Schedule is modeled after the California Secretary of
State's sample for local government and incorporates other statutory
periods applicable to Santa Ana. These are minimum retention periods.
Each department makes discretionary decisions on whether to retain
records past the minimum requirements.
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: Sarmiento (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
Ward 4 representative vacant.
19D. RECEIVE AND FILE QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES JANUARY— MARCH 2O19 (STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 3C} — Community Development Agency
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved the
recommended action on April 24, 2019 by a vote of 8-0 (Urzua absent).
MOTION. Receive and file.
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19E. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON WATER QUALITY {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
51 — Public Works Agency
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Sarmiento spoke.
Public Works Resources Manager Nabil Saba spoke.
Councilmember Penaloza, directed City Manager to provide City Council with
memo addressing cause of cloudy water.
Public Works Resources Manager Nabil Saba spoke.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
Councilmember Sarmiento, directed staff to contact Orange County Water District
(OCWD) and request a representative to address City Council and discuss water
quality and supply.
MOTION., Receive and file.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. AWARD A BLANKET ORDER CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. FOR ONLINE MARKETPLACE
PURCHASE OF GOODS (SPECIFICATION NO. 19-028) {STRATEGIC PLAN'
NO.7, 5E} Finance and Management Services Agency
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
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City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Solorio spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
MOTION. Award a blanket order contract to Amazon Capital Services, Inc.
for online marketplace purchase of goods for a one-year period expiring
March 31, 2020, with provisions for four, one-year renewals exercisable by
the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
SECOND: Villegas
Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (3)
Iglesias (1)
None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
Motion failed.
* CONSIDERATION TO RECONSIDER OCCURRED LATER IN THE MEETING AFTER
DELIBERATION OF ITEM 23A.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER:
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: Iglesias (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
Additional Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Sarmiento spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
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MOTION; Award a blanket order contract to Amazon Capital Services, Inc.
for online marketplace purchase of goods for a one-year period expiring
March 31, 2020, with provisions for four, one-year renewals exercisable by
the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES:
Iglesias (1)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Pulido (1)
Ward 4 representative vacant.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. AWARD; A $874,300 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EBS GENERAL'
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET REPAIR AND ALLEY'
IMPROVEMENT -PROJECT; TOTAL PROJECT COST ' ANALYSIS OF
$1,092,874 (PROJ. NOS. 18-7526, 18-7527 AND 18-6910) (GRANT FUNDED)',
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6 1 B; 1 C; 1 G} — Public Works Agency
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Kathryn Downs spoke.
Councilmember Penaloza conveyed request by many Madison Park residents
asking for their concrete streets to be fixed.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Fuad Sweiss spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Solorio, directed Public Works Agency to develop a plan to
modernize concrete streets.
Councilmember Sarmiento, requested staff to address Sandpoint street disrepair
with any residual funds.
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Fuad Sweiss spoke.
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Councilmember Penaloza, directed staff to include completion timeline for all
future projects in staff reports.
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Fuad Sweiss spoke.
MOTION:
Award a contract to EBS General Engineering, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$874,300, for construction of the Residential Street Repair Program and
Alley Improvement Project, for the term beginning upon execution of
the contract and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City
Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the contract subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction
delivery cost of $1,092,874, which includes the $874,300 contract,
$87,430 as a 10% project contingency, $59,000 for Contract
Administration, and $72,144 for Inspection and Testing. The project will
be paid by Community Development Block Grant and Measure M2 Local
Fairshare funds. The budget is sufficient to cover the contract.
MOTION: Penaloza
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
Iglesias, Penaloza, , Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
*MOTION TO RECONSIDER ITEM 22A TAKEN AFTER DELIBERATION OF ITEM 23A.
23B:'. AMEND FISCAL YEAR '2017-18 AND 2018-19 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT'I
PROGRAMS TO REALLOCATE $200,000 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL-..
OPERATIONS (NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS.`6, 1G_)
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Amend the Fiscal Year 2017-18 and 2018-19 Capital Improvement
Programs by removing $200,000 in unspent Measure M2 Fairshare funding
from the Traffic Signal Equipment Replacement (Project No. 18-6914) and
reallocating the funds to Traffic Signal Operations (Project No. 19-6720).
Council discussion ensued:
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Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
Public Works Agency City Engineer William Galvez spoke.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
Public Works Agency City Engineer William Galvez spoke.
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: Iglesias (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000
FOR THE SALE OF PORTIONS OF CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 2501
NORTH FLOWER STREET (APN 002-020-37) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1) -
Public Works Agency
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Public Works Agency Principal Civil Engineer Taig Higgins made a brief
presentation.
Public Works Agency City Engineer William Galvez spoke.
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Fuad Sweiss spoke.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Fuad Sweiss spoke.
Assistant City Attorney John Funk spoke.
Councilmember Solorio spoke.
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Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
Assistant City Attorney John Funk spoke.
Councilmember Solorio spoke.
Councilmember Sarmiento, called for the question and directed staff to ensure
recovery of staff and attorney costs.
Assistant City Attorney John Funk spoke.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas spoke.
AMENDED MOTION: Approve with stipulation to ensure additional fees
and costs are recovered; and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Eugen Charles
Andres III and Ann Avery Andres, Trustees of the Andres 1986 Living Trust
and Successor Trustees Thereto, for the sale of City -owned property
located at 2501 North Flower Street (APN 002-020-37) in the amount of
$4,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney. The revenue will be deposited into General Fund Sale of
Land Revenue account.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES
ABSTAIN
SECOND: Solorio
Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (3)
Penaloza (1)
Iglesias (1)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
Motion failed.
Councilmember Penaloza, directed staff to provide City Council with assessment
of value with added square footage and to setup appointment to view property.
Councilmember Sarmiento withdrew his motion as maker of the motion
Councilmember Solorio, directed staff to provide City Council with an analysis of
the liability issues.
Councilmember Sarmiento, withdrew original motion and motioned for a two week
continuance.
Councilmember Penaloza, requested a tour of the property.
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AMENDED MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to two weeks.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
2513. APPROVE QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ON -CALL
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING SERVICES FOR CITY PLANNING
PROJECTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF SERVICES FOR A TOTAL NOT TO
EXCEED $1,400,000 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 3) — Planning and Building
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office to engage
each of the 31 environmental and planning services firms listed below as -
needed for a period of two years ending May 21, 2021, to provide on -call
environmental, technical and planning services for the Planning & Building
Agency at the fees set forth in their responses to Request for Qualifications
No. 17-043. The total allocation for the requested services is not to exceed
$1,400,000, subject to non -substantive changes by the City Manager and
City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-073).
1. AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
2. Annealta Group
3. Architectural Resources Group, Inc.
4. CAA Planning, Inc.
5. Chamber Group Inc.
6. Circlepoint
7. CSG Consultants, Inc.
8. De Novo Planning Group
9. Dudek
10.ECORP Consulting, Inc.
11. Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
12. Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc. (EPD Solutions, Inc.)
13.Evan Brooks Associates
14.FCS International, Inc. (FirstCarbon Solutions)
15. Greenwood and Associates
16.Helix Environmental Planning, Inc.
17.ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. (ICF)
18.Infrastructure Engineering Corporation (IEC)
19. Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc.
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20. LSA Associates, Inc.
21. Michael Baker International
22.Moore, lacofano, Goltsman, Inc. (MIG)
23.Phil Martin & Associates, Inc.
24. PlaceWorks, Inc.
25. Renee Escario DBA RE Consulting
26.Rincon Consultants, Inc.
27.Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, LLC
28.T & B Planning, Inc.
29.UltraSystems Environmental Inc.
30. Urban Crossroads, Inc.
31.Veneklasen Associates, Inc.
25C APPROVE THE EXERCISE OF THE LAST ONE-YEAR 'EXTENSION WITH
VIDEO ENGINEERING SERVICES AND APPROVE.AN INCREASE OF $15,000
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $359 375 FOR BOTH CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR AND REQUESTEDEXTENSION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 3C}
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an amendment to the agreement with Video Engineering Services by
increasing the not -to -exceed amount by $15,000 for the current term (ending
June 30, 2019) and exercise the last optional one-year extension ending
June 30, 2020, which will include an increase of $15,000 for an amount not
to exceed $80,875 for each of the terms and a total agreement of $359,375
to provide video production and consulting services, the recommended
increases will be paid from the General Fund, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-
074).
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Solorio spoke.
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido, Villegas (2)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
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*MOTION TO CONSIDER ITEM 19B TAKEN AFTER DELIBERATION OF ITEM 25C.
25D. AMEND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO EXTEND TERM WITH ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR WESTMINSTER
AVENUE/17TH STREET CORRIDOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 16-6869) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 16) — Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the First Amendment of the Cooperative Agreement C-5-3589 with Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Westminster Avenue/17th
Street Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, to extend the term of the
agreement for an additional period of thirty-one (31) months through
December 31, 2021, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-075).
25E. AMEND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO EXTEND TERM WITH ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR BRISTOL STREET TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 15-6829)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
Amendment No. 2 of the cooperative agreement C-4-1882 with Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Bristol Street Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project, to extend the term of the agreement for an
additional period of twelve (12) months through May 31, 2020, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(AGMT. No. 2019-076).
25F. APPROVE A TWO-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AN AUTOMATIC
MONTHLY RENEWAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS FOR $561,200
WITH DYER BUSINESS PARK, LLC FOR THEIR USE OF REAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY AT THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF EAST ALTON
AVENUE / SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE PARCEL {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3)
— Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
license agreement with Dyer Business Park, LLC, for a monthly license fee
of $9,200, for use of real property owned by the City at.the eastern terminus
of Alton Avenue between Standard Avenue and the SR-55 Freeway, for a
two-year term commencing on May 22, 2019, and expiring May 21, 2021,
which will automatically renew month to month thereafter for an additional
three years, for a maximum of $561,200, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The revenue will be
deposited into the Select Street Construction — Gas Tax, Rental of Property
revenue account (AGMT. No. 2019-077).
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25G. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE INCREASING CONTRACT COST BY $10,000; AGGREGATE
COST IS $120,000 FOR LABOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATION ASSISTANCE
AND LEGAL CONSULTATION SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7; 4, 6, & 71
- Human Resources Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
first amendment to the agreement entered into on March 5, 2019 between
the City of Santa Ana and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) for special legal
counsel services for labor contract negotiation assistance and legal
consultation services. This first amendment reflects a change in the LCW
Partner hourly billing rate from $350 per hour to $370 per hour effective July
1, 2019, and adds $10,000 to the not to exceed amount of the agreement for
a total aggregate amount of $120,000 to cover the costs associated with the
increased rates; subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney. The General Fund will pay for the additional
$10,000 (AGMT. No. 2019-078).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTERED
EARLIER IN THE MEETING.
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
60A. APPROVE A DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A 552 UNIT
AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROJECT AT 2110, 2114, AND 2020 EAST FIRST
STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 31 — Community Development
Agency; and Planning and Building Agency
Continued from the May 7, 2019 City Council meeting by a vote of 6-0.
Planning Commission approved recommended action on June 4, 2018 by a vote
of 4-1 (Bacerra dissented).
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Sarmiento spoke.
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City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Solorio, unsupportive of item as presented and request a two -
week consideration.
Applicant Laura Archuleta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jamboree
Housing addressed the Council.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Minh Thai spoke.
Councilmember Sarmiento seconded the motion to continue item. Requested
from Assistant City Attorney John Funk to speak regarding Council's scope and
authority as a governing body once this item has already been before the Planning
Commission.
Assistant City Attorney John Funk addressed council.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
Assistant City Attorney John Funk spoke.
Councilmember Solorio, requested staff to provide parking plan. Unsupportive of
item as presented and request a two -week consideration.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke.
Applicant Laura Archuleta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jamboree
Housing spoke.
AMENDED MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to two weeks.
MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Iglesias, Penaloza,
Villegas(5)
None (0)
None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
Sarmiento, Solorio,
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60B. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED
UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD
SERVICES AND INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $53,428 TO PROVIDE
SERVICES AT THE SANTA ANA WORK CENTER LOCATED AT 801 W. CIVIC
CENTER DRIVE (PARTIALLY GRANT FUNDED) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,
1 C) - Community Development Agency
Continued from the May 7, 2019 City Council meeting by a vote of 5-0 (Villegas
absent).
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Solorio spoke.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
Community Development Agency Economic Development Specialist Carlos De
La Riva spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
second amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Security
Services to increase the contractual amount by a total of $53,428 not to
exceed a total annual compensation of $1,225,215 to perform unarmed
security guard services at various City locations, for a three-year period
beginning June 1, 2017, and expiring May 31, 2020, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(AGMT. No. 2019-079).
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio,
Villegas(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
Ward 4 representative vacant.
REPORTS
ITEM 65A CONSIDERED EARLIER IN MEETING.
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65B. SELECT AND APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council
Office
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Iglesias expressed to be the primary representative.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed to be the alternate representative.
MOTION: Appoint Councilmember Iglesias as the primary and
Councilmember Penaloza as the alternate representative to serve on the
Orange County Sanitation District Board.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place
items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85A. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST
STAFF TO SEND A LETTER IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE BILL 50 (SB50)
AUTHORED BY STATE SENATOR WIENER, THAT WOULD REQUIRE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIED "EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES
INCENTIVE" TO DEVELOPERS THAT CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENTS IN "JOBS -RICH" AND "TRANSIT -RICH" AREAS, WHICH
MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS
FOR ZONING, DENSITY, PARKING, HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS, AND FLOOR
AREA RATIOS — Councilmember Iglesias
The following spoke on the matter:
Dale Helvig, supportive of item.
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
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Councilmember Solorio spoke.
Councilmember Sarmiento abstained.
MOTION: Direct City Manager to request staff to send a letter in opposition
of Senate Bill 50 (SB50).
MOTION: Iglesias SECOND: Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Solorio, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Sarmiento(1)
ABSENT: Pulido(1)
* Ward 4 representative vacant.
85B. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST
STAFF TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 763, THE ENERGY
AND CARBON DIVIDEND ACT OF 2019, WHICH AIMS TO REDUCE U.S.
CARBON POLLUTION BY 33 PERCENT IN 10 YEARS BELOW 2015 LEVELS —
Councilmember Sarmiento
The following spoke on the matter:
Virginia Bernal, supportive of H.R. 763.
• Suman Bhasin, supportive of H.R. 763.
Kayleigh Levitt, supportive of H.R. 763.
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Sarmiento, directed staff to draft a resolution to present to City
Council for consideration in two weeks.
Councilmember Iglesias, unsupportive of item as presented.
City Manager Kristine Ridge conveyed a motion is not required only direction to
return to council with resolution for council consideration.
Councilmember Solorio, supportive of further discussion. Expressed support to
prepare a resolution and a letter.
Councilmember Sarmiento, amended request to direct staff to prepare letter and
resolution.
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Councilmember Penaloza spoke, supportive of direction.
85C. DISCUSS AND DIRECT STAFF, AS APPROPRIATE, TO USE MEASURE X
FUNDS TO EXPAND CITY'S CURRENT CONTRACT WITH ALLIED
UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES TO QUICKLY AND COST-EFFECTIVELY
BEGIN PROVIDING SECURITY SERVICES AT FIVE PARKS IN EACH WARD,
PLUS SANTIAGO CREEK, DEDICATED BIKE TRAILS OWNED BY THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA, AND ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AT CENTENNIAL PARK.
UNTIL THE CITY IS ABLE TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE PARK RANGER
PROGRAM, THESE EXPANDED SERVICES WOULD ALLOW US TO
ADDRESS INCREASING CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS AND
NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS REGARDING HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS,
TRASH, GRAFFITI, DRUG USE AND RELATED PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS
— Councilmember Solorio
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Solorio, supportive of prioritization homeless services and
identification of five high -risk parks in each ward in addition to other City assets.
Councilmember Iglesias, supportive of moving forward with a Request for
Proposal (RFP) process.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke regarding contracting security at parks.
Councilmember Solorio, unsupportive of an RFP process.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke regarding an expedited RFP process.
Councilmember Solorio, requested staff to return to council with a timeline on the
RFP process.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas spoke.
Councilmember Penaloza, directed staff to provide additional options in choosing
security services and consider having security guards wear uniform displaying
City logo and badge.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 11:02 P.M. and RECONVENED AT 11:17 P.M. with the same
members present.
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WORK STUDY SESSION
WS. FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 PROPOSED BUDGET; MISCELLANEOUS FEES;
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
PRESENTATION — Finance and Management Services Agency
City Manager Kristine Ridge introduced the work study session.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Kathryn Downs
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Each City Executive Director spoke in respect to their agency's budget.
Council discussion ensued:
City Manager Kristine Ridge introduced the work study session.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Kathryn Downs
conducted presentation to City Council.
Executive Director of Public Works Fuad Sweiss conducted presentation to City
Council.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke. Expressed concern as to the manner in which the
budget has been presented to City Council. Requested unfunded liability to be
more clearly identified in all future presentations.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Downs spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Solorio, requested staff to focus on quality of life and safety
projects by ward. Directed City Manager to have each department prepare a
proposal as to how utilize Measure X funds to address homeless services and
improved service call response times. Supportive of increasing number of certified
librarians rather than creating a new department or executive director position,
and to focus on parks, community safety, infrastructure, and youth services.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Downs spoke.
Councilmember Sarmiento spoke. Directed staff to provide update on the City
reserves at the next City Council meeting. Supportive of providing equipment,
training, and counseling to police officers to reduce liability claims against the City.
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Directed staff to provide City Council with amounts paid to resolve litigation and
payouts as a result of liability claims filed against the police department.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Downs spoke.
Councilmember Iglesias, supportive of increasing library and parks and recreation
staff. Unsupportive of adding additional support staff to police department.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Downs spoke.
Police Administrative Manager Robert Carroll spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Penaloza, unsupportive of adding graphic designer position to
police department.
Councilmember Solorio, supportive of maintaining current police staffing level with
conditional additions based on positions filled and suggested hiring Police Service
Officers (PSO) as an alternative to hiring a sworn officer.
Councilmember Penaloza, supportive of dedicating a code enforcement officer
and staff member to assist in prioritizing the cannabis industry.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Downs spoke.
Councilmember Iglesias spoke. Requested staff to provide City Council with a
detailed accounting of the $4.3 million police budget savings calculations and
funding origination.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Downs spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Councilmember Solorio, supportive of appointing staff to expand cannabis
industry.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, noted previous advisement by Executive Director of
Finance of Management Services Downs that the City could not afford the police
officer Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Directed staff to provide in writing
how the police department is now within their budget.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Downs spoke.
Executive Director of Human Resources Steven Pham spoke.
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COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agendized Items).
Carlo Bonanni, expressed support for additional Park Rangers.
Peter Katz, noted Santa Anita neighborhood took second place award as the
Most Improved Neighborhood in the Nation at the Neighborhood USA
(NUSA) convention.
Irma Macias, expressed support towards building safe communities.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Ridge, noted 2020 Census outreach efforts.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Solorio, noted positive attendance at Santa Ana Zoo and
provided status of railroad enforcement efforts.
Councilmember Penaloza, reported on attendance at Santa Ana Police officer
swearing in ceremony. Directed staff to meet deadline commitments presented to
City Council. Requested staff to focus on developing cannabis industry.
Councilmember Iglesias, reported on attendance at Windsor Village
Neighborhood Association meeting, attendance at the May 8, 2019 Orange
County Sanitation Administration Committee meeting, attendance at the May 18,
2019 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget and Technology Committee
(EDIBT) meeting. Directed City Manager to implement voting board at future City
Council meetings for transparency purposes. Directed staff to provide update on
status of camera system installation at Windsor Park and remaining five parks.
Requested staff to address fallen wall near Memorial Park Neighborhood.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke.
Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Mitre spoke.
Councilmember Penaloza, supportive of implementing a voting system at all
future City Council meetings.
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Councilmember Sarmiento, requested City Council to be respectful of the publics
time and limit comments in a responsible manner.
ADJOURNED- May 22, 2019 at 1:06 A.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is
scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session
Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at
5:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California.
Norma Mitre,
Acting Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• CONSIDERATION OF SEVENTEENTH AND TUSTIN ANNEXATION
• GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
• FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET
2019-2020 CDBG FUNDING AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
• COMMERCIAL CANNABIS VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND SECURITY DEPOSIT
AMENDMENTS
• CITY'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING
• MAIN PLACE MALL TRANSFORMATION AND EXPANSION
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